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Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day

Max Battle Day
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Bonuses Shop Max Battle
Featured Pokémon
ShinyG-Max Pikachu

electric G-Max Pikachu

CP 493 - 536

Bonuses

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Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
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All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
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Power Spots will refresh more frequently
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Additional Power Spots will be active
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8× Max Particles from Power Spots
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Up to three Special Trades for the day
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From March 27 at 5:00 p.m. to March 28 at 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −8), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20
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2× Max Particles from exploring*
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1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
*Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.
*The following bonuses will be active on March 28, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Debut

Gigantamax Pikachu will make its Pokémon GO debut during the event, appearing in six-star Max Battles.

  • Gigantamax Pikachu*

Pikachu caught from Max Battle encounters during this event cannot be evolved.

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

ShinyG-Max Pikachu

electric G-Max Pikachu

CP 493 - 536
Shiny
ShinyG-Max Pikachu

G-Max Pikachu

Event Ticket -Paid

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), Trainers can access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Completing this Timed Research will grant several rewards and a temporary bonus during the event.

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP
  • 6,400 Max Particles

Event bonus

  • 2× XP from Max Battles

This Timed Research will be active on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Please note: This ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Ultra Ticket Box -Paid

The Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).

  • Event ticket
  • 1 Premium Battle Pass

This bundle will be available in the Pokémon GO Web Store.


About this event type
Max Battle Day
Max Battle Day is a special event where certain Dyna- or Gigantamax Pokémon are available in Max Battles for several hours. Players can catch these Pokémon and often enjoy increased Shiny rates. During the event, more Max Particles can be collected and various other bonuses are usually active.